Abiola Olojo's Blog

  Happy weekend my dear friend. When we were children, we could not wait to grow up. We prayed to leave secondary school and get into college, thinking assignments and exams were the biggest battles we would ever face. Then we got there and discovered university came with even greater pressure. Some of us thought about giving up, while others wondered if graduation would ever come. Yet it did. Our prayers changed again, this time to graduating quickly and getting a good job. Looking back today, one thing is certain, it did not end there. After graduation, life introduced us to a different kind of classroom. Some got their dream jobs, some settled for average ones, and some remained unemployed. Bills replaced assignments, responsibilities replaced lectures, and everyone suddenly had different prayer points. Life became more demanding than we imagined, but somehow we kept moving. We worked, we prayed, we fell, we stood up again. Through every season, the testimony remained the same, ...

Happy weekend my dear friend, I’m so glad to write you today, I’ll just delve straight into the topic. God has given every one of us abilities, wisdom, opportunities, and the freedom to make decisions. Yet many people spend their lives waiting for another sign, another prophecy, or another miracle, even after God has already provided the answer. Some refuse to work because someone has seen a vision. Others postpone important decisions because they are waiting to hear an audible voice from heaven. Faith is important, but faith should never become an excuse for inaction. God often answers our prayers by giving us opportunities, ideas, strength, and people to help us. It is our responsibility to recognize them and act. The Bible reminds us in Romans 8:20 that creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but in hope. That hope reveals God's confidence in what He has placed within us. He created us with the capacity to think, create, solve problems, and make choices. Th...

  Happy new week my dear friend, I’m so glad to write you this new week, especially with the conversation around faith and productivity. Faith is powerful, but faith alone is not enough. Many years ago in Nigeria, I watched people leave for prayer mountains on Monday mornings and other working days, believing that a miracle would replace effort. Many of those same people are still moving from one mountain to another, from one prophet to another, with little or no change in their lives. Sadly, some became tired of waiting, lost their faith, and turned to dark powers in search of quick wealth. Many paid a terrible price for those choices. There is a wide difference between spirituality and productivity. They are not enemies, they are partners. Prayer can give you direction, strength, wisdom, and hope, but it cannot replace the work that only your hands can do. God never promised to bless an empty hand. He said in Deuteronomy 28 verse 12, The Lord will bless all the work of your hands...

Happy new week my dear friend, and happy Father’s Day to all amazing men, we celebrate your contributions to make the world a better place. I have carefully selected this topic as it relates to the struggles of everyone, especially men. A lot of people think money changes everything, and in many ways it does. It changes your environment, your access, your confidence, and sometimes even the way people speak to you. But one thing money does not automatically change is the person within. Wealth may improve comfort, but character still determines direction. When money finally comes, it becomes easier to reveal who we have always been beneath the struggle. There is a version of poverty that teaches humility, patience, and endurance, but there is also a version that builds hidden anger, desperation, and pride. That is why two people can rise financially and become completely different individuals. One becomes a blessing to others, while the other becomes unreachable. Money is powerful, but i...

  Happy new week my dear friend, I’m so happy to share today’s message with you. There are moments in life when recovery does not begin with money, but with realization. A person can have a full account and still live in emptiness, while another can lose everything and still carry the seed of restoration within them. Financial recovery is not just about earning again, it is about believing again. Believing that failure is not final, that delay is not denial, and that even after seasons of lack, life still has a way of opening new doors to those who refuse to stop moving. What many people never talk about is how difficult it is to start again. Pride suffers, confidence shakes, and sometimes the world treats you differently when your pocket changes. But recovery teaches humility in a way comfort never can. It teaches discipline, patience, and the value of direction. Some of the strongest people today are not those who never fell financially, but those who learned how to rise without ...

  Happy new week my dear friend, and happy mothers’ day to all women. I’m really glad to continue our conversation on redemption, this time we will focus on the financial aspect. Redemption is often spoken about in spiritual terms, as the journey from darkness into light, from mistakes into mercy, from hopelessness into purpose. But redemption also speaks to the life we live daily. A man can be spiritually awakened and still remain trapped in cycles of survival, fear, and limitation. There is a redemption that touches the soul, and there is another that teaches the mind how to rise, build, and live better. Both matter, because purpose becomes easier to pursue when life is not constantly fighting against you. Recently, I joined a platform that opened my eyes to a different dimension of growth and possibility. I sat among people whose stories sounded almost unbelievable, men and women who once had nothing, but through mentorship, consistency, learning, and structure, now live lives m...

  Happy new month my dear friend, this month we’ll be talking about Redemption, and  all that it entails. Redemption is often spoken about like a moment, like the day you realize your mistakes and decide to change. But it does not end there. Realizing and accepting is only the beginning. Redemption asks for more. It asks that you take responsibility, not just in words, but in actions. It is one thing to say I was wrong, and another thing to live differently every day after saying it. There is a cost to that decision. You may have to let go of habits that once felt normal, walk away from environments that once felt comfortable, and accept consequences you cannot escape. Sometimes you will not be able to fix everything you broke. Some people may not return, some trust may not be restored, and some opportunities may be gone for good. That is part of the sacrifice redemption requires. Redemption is also not quick. It is a process. It takes time to rebuild what was damaged, and eve...

  There are days that quietly remind you that life is not just happening around you, but also within you. Today felt like one of those days, and I’m really grateful to everyone who made it happen. The messages, the calls, the prayers, even the simple I remember you, came in ways I did not expect, and made me pause. Not because of how many, but because of what they truly mean. It is humbling to know that your life, in its own way, lives in the hearts of others. It made me think about what really matters. Not noise, not speed, not appearance, but impact. The kind you feel in how we show up for people, how we give, how we grow, and how we stay true to what we believe. Life feels better when it is lived with purpose, even in the smallest things. I am grateful, not just for today, but for the journey. For the growth still happening, for the lessons shaping me, and for the chance to keep becoming. There is a quiet responsibility in being here, in being seen, in being remembered, and I do...

Happy new week my dear friend, let's continue our chat on finances, today we will be particular about spending. Spending is not just about now, it is about what comes after. Every money we use carries something with it, a meaning, a direction, a future. Most times we spend for comfort, for enjoyment, for the moment, but the truth is, what we spend on can shape lives far beyond that moment. Spending with purpose is not just about us, it touches people around us, even people we may never meet. When you spend intentionally, you begin to see money differently. It stops being just something to use, and becomes something to plant. There are people out there who have lost hope, people who just need one opportunity, one helping hand. Sometimes, that help comes from how someone else chooses to spend. And many times, what looks like a small decision to you becomes survival, or a new beginning for someone else. I always like to use myself as an example, because I have seen this first hand. Go...

  Happy new week my dear friend. I am so happy to write you today, and I'm sure you'll find the topic very interesting. Money is not just a currency; it is a reflection of who you are and what you value. It goes beyond notes and numbers, it speaks of your discipline, your priorities, and your understanding of life. Anyone can have money, but not everyone knows what it truly represents. Over time, I have come to see that money is less about possession and more about purpose.  Before now I used to contribute to almost everything around me, even if it was important or not. Growth taught me something important: generosity must be guided by wisdom. I became more intentional, channeling my resources toward people who are genuinely in need, not just those who ask. That shift changed everything, not just for them, but for me. There is a different kind of peace that comes from knowing your help is meaningful. Being intentional with money also required sacrifice. I had to cut down on ex...

Happy Easter, my dear friend. Easter reminds me of revival. Not just the kind we talk about, but the kind we feel within ourselves. That moment when something in us that felt dead suddenly comes alive again. It could be hope, faith, strength, or even the will to keep going. Easter is a reminder that no matter how low we’ve been, life still has a way of rising again. I have come to see that revival changes lives in quiet ways. It doesn’t always come with noise or attention. Sometimes, it’s just you deciding to try again, to believe again, to stand again. A person can move from feeling lost to finding direction, from being tired to becoming strong again. That is what revival does, it brings back what we thought we had lost. This season is not just about remembering what happened, it is about understanding why it matters now. Easter calls us to look at our lives and ask ourselves if we are truly living. It reminds us that we are not meant to stay in one place forever. There is always room...

Happy Palm Sunday my dear friend, I'm so excited to write you today, especially when I'm talking about faith. Faith is not just what we say, it is what we do. Many people believe, many people pray, many people speak good words, but true faith goes beyond that. It shows in the choices we make every day. The truth is, faith that stays in the heart but never moves into action will remain a wish. As it is written in James 2:17, faith without works is dead. If we truly believe, then our lives must reflect it. There was a time in my life when faith was all I felt I had. After I lost my husband, I kept telling myself that things would be fine. I believed it, I prayed it, I held on to it. But reality does not respond to belief alone. I had to move. I had to step into responsibilities I never planned for, make decisions I was not ready for, and show up every single day even when I felt weak. That was the moment I understood that faith is not just comfort, it is commitment. Most times, t...

Happy new week my dear friend, it's amazing how far we have come this month, I find it important that we talk about something crucial today. Obedience is not always easy, in fact most times it comes with a cost. There are moments when doing the right thing means walking away from what feels good, what feels familiar, and even what feels safe. Following God is not just about words or intentions, it is about choices. And those choices will sometimes demand that you let go of comfort, habits, and even certain relationships that stand in the way of your purpose. I have come this far not by chance, but through obedience and discipline. There were days I had to deny myself, stay consistent, and choose what was right over what was easy. It did not always feel good in the moment, but it built something stronger in me. It shaped my direction, and it kept me grounded when distractions tried to pull me off course. Looking back, I regret the few times I insisted on doing things my own way. Tho...

  Happy new week my dear friend, and happy mother's day to all women all over the world. I'm so excited to write you today, taking about testimony. Sometimes we think testimonies belong only in church, behind a microphone, or in front of a congregation. But the truth is that a testimony is simply a story of what God has done in your life. The way He lifts you, restores you, and guides you through moments you thought would destroy you can become a light for someone else. Revelation 12:11 reminds us that people overcome by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. That means your story carries power, even when it is shared quietly. There was a time in my life when I felt completely lost. I believed that redemption was far from me, and that some doors had closed forever. It is a lonely place to be, hopeless and filled with uncertainty. But something changed when I refused to give up. Little by little, God began to redirect my steps, reminding me that His plans are ...

  One of the greatest struggles many people face is the search for identity. People often look to society, friends, family, or achievements to define who they are. When identity is rooted in the opinions of others, it becomes unstable because human approval changes quickly. The Bible teaches that our true identity must come from God, the One who created us and understands our purpose. When God defines who we are, our value no longer depends on popularity, success, or the shifting opinions of people. A powerful example of this truth is found in the life of David. When the prophet Samuel came to anoint the next king of Israel in 1 Samuel, even David’s own father did not consider him important enough to be presented. His older brothers looked stronger and more qualified in the eyes of men. Yet God told Samuel, “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” While others saw only a shepherd boy, God saw a future king. David’s identity did not come from his famil...

  Happy new month my dear friend, it’s the first day of the month, and I’m so excited to see how far we’ve come together. When no one is watching, that is when life is most honest. No applause, no pressure, no performance. Just you and your choices. The world may celebrate what is visible, but destiny is shaped in secret. The conversations you have with yourself, the habits you feed, the discipline you keep or ignore, they quietly build the person you are becoming. What we do in private does not stay private, it grows, and one day it speaks. Character is not formed on the stage, it is formed in solitude. The scripture says, “He that is faithful in little is faithful in much.” Before the spotlight ever finds a man, his consistency finds him first. David was tending sheep when no one cared, yet that hidden faithfulness prepared him for a throne. What you practice when no one is watching is rehearsing your future, whether you realize it or not. Many people manage their image, but few ...

Happy weekend, my dear friend. I'm so excited to write you today, especially on this topic. We all have that one goal we keep postponing. The one that stretches us, exposes us, demands discipline and faith. It is easier to chase small wins that make us look busy than to face the assignment that can truly change our lives. Many times, the goals we avoid are not impossible, they are just uncomfortable. And growth has never lived inside comfort. In the Bible, Jonah ran from Nineveh not because he lacked ability, but because he feared the weight of the assignment. Moses doubted himself at the burning bush, even after God called him. Gideon saw himself as the least in his family, yet he was chosen to lead. The pattern is clear, destiny often arrives dressed as fear. What we avoid is sometimes the very proof of our calling. We avoid certain goals because they demand sacrifice. They require us to let go of excuses, distractions, and sometimes even certain relationships. Jesus spoke about ...

Happy weekend my dear friend, it's the season of love, I wish you a happy valentines day. As the year continues to unfold, it is important that we do not lose focus, even in the face of uncertainties, we should never stop showing up. Consistence is the key to success, but that word always sound like a big word to a lot of people, but it is as simple as repeating what you did yesterday, showing up for dream you started. Nobody achieves results through giving up, every success story are told by people who kept showing up. Thomas Eddison showed up like a thousand time before achieving a light bulb. A lot of people tend to give up when they fail, but the only failure is the lack of understanding that failures are part of the build up to achieving success. When football tournaments are being played, teams that lose at a particular tournament do not stop playing at the other tournaments, instead they keep showing up for more till they make history. Life is meant to be lived intentionally...

Happy new month my dear friend, it's not just a new month, it's a month of reflection, we need to honestly review the journey so far. January came with plans, promises and strong words. We told ourselves this year would be different. We wrote goals and imagined a better version of our lives. Now the noise has settled, and the real work has started. The question is no longer what did you plan, but are you still on track. How did you live through January. Did your days reflect your resolutions, or did you slowly return to old habits. Have you taken even one step toward the life you want, or are you still living the same life you lived last year, just with new dates on the calendar. Progress is not noisy. It is found in small choices, waking up when it is hard, doing what needs to be done even when motivation is gone. Most times growth feels boring, lonely, and unseen, but it is still growth. This is not a moment for shame. It is a moment for honesty. If you are on track, keep goi...

 Happy weekend my dear friend, it’s the last day of January, and it’s the best time to reflect on how best we can fulfill purpose this year by paying attention to how disciplined we’ve been in the last Thirty one days. Discipline doesn’t announce itself. It works quietly, without noise or attention. Many people expect discipline to look dramatic or visible, but in reality, it happens in ordinary moments. It is found in daily choices, repeated actions, and silent commitments that no one else notices. Most disciplined efforts go unseen. No one applauds the early mornings, the routines kept on hard days, or the decisions to stay consistent when motivation fades. These moments rarely attract attention, yet they are the foundation of real growth and progress. We live in a time where visibility is often mistaken for success. People talk openly about their plans and intentions, but discipline focuses on execution, not explanation. It does not seek validation or recognition, it simply does...